Pantone LLC, a global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced the Pantone® Fashion Color Trend Report Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 edition for New York Fashion Week.
Published for the fashion industry by the Pantone Color Institute, a trend forecasting and color consultancy, this season’s report features the top 12 stand-out colors, as well as current takes on the four classic neutrals we can expect to see from fashion designers on the runway as they introduce their new autumn/winter collections.
According to Pantone Color Institute’s color experts, colors for this season reflect an emergence of confidence; bold and strong, a visceral collection of colors that are relatable, while displaying some clever tweaks for the winter season. Expressing our wide-ranging acceptance of color, combinations for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 suggest a thirst for liberation and a desire to realize our own individualized unique identities.
“Colors for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 range from easy and sophisticated to strikingly different and unique,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “This palette of versatile hues builds a sense of empowerment and confidence, enabling the wearer to choose the colors that best reflect their mood and persona.”
About the Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 NYFW Color Palette:
Visceral hues coupled with seasonal core shades create a versatile palette inclusive of the following:
PANTONE 19-1557 - Chili Pepper
A spicy red, Chili Pepper adds drama and excitement as it stimulates the senses.
PANTONE 19-1650 - Biking Red
An adventurous deep red, Biking Red is strong and powerful.
PANTONE 12-1110 - Crème de Pêche
An embracing light peach, Crème de Pêche speaks of softness and ease.
PANTONE 15-1530 - Peach Pink
Warm and flattering, Peach Pink imparts a healthy glow.
PANTONE 19-1234 - Rocky Road
Rocky Road is an earthy and grounded solid brown.
PANTONE 17-1926 - Fruit Dove
An extroverted pink, Fruit Dove creates a presence that can’t be ignored.
PANTONE 18-1155 - Sugar Almond
An appetizing mid-tone, Sugar Almond is a sweetened shade of brown.
PANTONE 15-1150 - Dark Cheddar
Bold and daring, Dark Cheddar is a sharp blend of yellow and orange.
PANTONE 19-4055 - Galaxy Blue
A thoughtful blue hue, Galaxy Blue is evocative of the greater galaxy.
PANTONE 18-4217 - Bluestone
Bluestone is a color of quiet resolve.
PANTONE 16-1358 - Orange Tiger
Orange Tiger imparts a fearless energy.
PANTONE 19-6050 - Eden
Eden is a stately forest green that plays on tradition.
About the Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 Classics:
This season’s core shades are strong enough to stand alone or work equally well as a foundation for distinguishing color contrasts.
PANTONE 12-0815 - Vanilla Custard
Vanilla Custard is an understated, smooth and creamy white.
PANTONE 19-3815 - Evening Blue
Confident and classic, a deep blue symbolic of the evening sky.
PANTONE 16-0000 - Paloma
An unpretentious, yet at the same time elegant gray, Paloma endures.
PANTONE 17-0530 - Guacamole
A tasteful, nutrient-enriched green, Guacamole establishes a refreshing foundation.
